Microsoft Excel 2007 – Advanced Level

Time Duration – 16 Hours Number of Sessions - 8

(Each Session is of 2 Hrs. Duration)

Session 1: Using Charts and Graphics Objects

 Working with Charts

o Introducing Excel Chart
o Working with Different Chart Types
o Creating and Saving a Chart
o Moving and Resizing a Chart
o Formatting a Chart
o Customizing a Chart

 Working with Excel Diagram

 Working with Graphics Objects

o Identify Need for Using Graphics
o Using the Drawing Toolbar
o Inserting Clip Art Images
o Adding Special Effects with WordArt
o Manipulating Graphics Objects
o Combining Multiple Graphics Objects
o Deleting Graphics Objects

Session 2: Using Lists, Styles and Templates

 Working with Lists

o Introduction to Lists
o Creating a List
o Using AutoComplete
o Sorting a List
o Using the Data Form
o Filtering a List

 Using Styles and Templates

o What are Styles and Templates?
o Creating and Using Styles
 o Merging Styles
o Using Templates
o Creating Templates

Session 3-4: Performing Data Analysis

 Working with Formulas

o Understanding Excel Formulas
o Entering Formulas
o Using the AutoCalculate Feature
o Displaying Formulas
o Editing Formulas
o Using Range Names in Formulas
o Using Relative and Absolute Addressing
o Copying Formulas

 Using Lookup Functions

o Working with VLOOKUP Function
o Working with HLOOKUP Function

 Analyzing Data Using Pivot Tables

o Working with Pivot Tables
 Introducing Pivot Tables
 Creating a Pivot Table
 Modifying a Pivot Table
 Working with Pivot Table Reports
 Working with Page Fields
 Refreshing a PivotTable
o Enhancing PivotTables
 Formatting a PivotTable
 Working with Summary Functions
 Sorting Items in a PivotTable
 Grouping Data
 Using AutoShow in a PivotTable
 Creating a Calculated Field
 Creating a Calculated Item
 Creating Charts from PivotTables

 Performing Spreadsheet What-If Analysis

o What is What-If Analysis?
o Types of What-If Analyses
o Manual What-If Analysis
o Creating Data Tables
 Creating a One-Input Data Table
 Creating a Two-Input Data Table
  Using the Scenario Manager
o Creating Scenarios
o Displaying Scenarios
o Modifying Scenarios
o Merging Scenarios
o Generating a Scenario Report

 Using Goal Seek and Solver

o What-If Analysis—in Reverse
o Single-Cell Goal Seeking
o Introducing Solver
o Solver Examples

 Using Simulation

Session 5: Automating Tasks in Excel 2007

 Using Excel Shortcut And Function Keys

o Introduction
o Using CTRL combination shortcut keys
o Working with Function Keys
o Working with Other Useful Shortcut Keys

 Automating Tasks Using Macro

o Introducing Macro
o Creating a Macro
o Running the Macro
o Fixing Macro Errors
o Attaching a Macro to a Toolbar
o Using a Macro in Other Workbooks
o Understanding Macro Viruses

 Working with Smart Tags

Session 6: Using Advanced Excel Features - I

 Customizing Toolbars And Menus

o Customizing Toolbars
 Types Of Customizations
 Shortcut Menus
o Moving Toolbars
 Using The Customize Dialog Box
 The Toolbars Tab
  The Commands Tab
 The Options Tab
o Adding Or Removing Toolbar Buttons
 Moving And Copying Buttons
 Inserting A New Button
o Other Toolbar Button Operations
o Changing A Toolbar Button’s Image
 Using A Built-In Image
 Editing A Button Image
 Copying Another Button Image

 Linking Workbooks
o Identifying Importance of Linking
o Creating External Reference Formulas
o Working With External Reference Formulas
o Identifying Potential Problems With External Reference Formulas

 Importing and Exporting Data

o Using the Office Clipboard
o Importing Data from Text Files
o Importing Data from Other Applications
o Importing Data from the Web
o Exporting Data to Other Applications

 Consolidating Worksheets
o Consolidating Worksheets By Using Formulas
o Consolidating Worksheets By Using Paste Special
o Consolidating Worksheets By Using The Consolidate Command

Session 7: Using Advanced Excel Features - II

 Creating and Using Worksheet Outlines

o Introducing Worksheet Outlines
o Using Outlines
o Adding and Removing an Outline
o Outlining a Worksheet Manually

 Creating and Using Databases in Excel

o Building an Excel Database
o Basic Database Concepts
o Starting with a Plan
o Creating a Database
o Entering and Adding Data
o Searching for Data
 o Saving the Database

 Working with Your Database

o Working with Subtotals
o Using Advanced AutoFilter Functions
o Setting a Criteria Range
o Retrieving Data with the Query Wizard
o Choosing a Data Source
o Saving Data Queries

Session 8: Collaborating with Others

 Excel and the Internet

o Creating Web Pages
o Publishing a Worksheet to the Web
o Creating Hyperlinks
o Publishing a PivotTable to the Web
o Using Smart Tags to Retrieve Web

 Working with XML Data

o What is XML?
o Importing XML Data By Using A Map
o Importing XML Data to a List
o Exporting XML Data from Excel

 Sharing Workbooks
o Creating a Shared Workbook
o Resolving Conflicts
o Tracking Changes in a Shared Workbook
o Viewing the Change History
o Understanding Worksheet Protection
 Protecting Cells in a Worksheet
 Applying Workbook Protection
 Applying Password Protection
o Changing Workbook Properties